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His digressions and ramblings , which he himself says he learned of honest Montaigne , are interesting and amusing . In this preface is a passage worth particular notice , not only for the justness of the criticism , but because it ...
His digressions and ramblings , which he himself says he learned of honest Montaigne , are interesting and amusing . In this preface is a passage worth particular notice , not only for the justness of the criticism , but because it ...
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“ Chaucer is a perpetual fountain of good sense ; learned in all sciences ; and therefore speaks properly on all subjects : As he knew what to say , so he also knows where to leave off ; a continence , which is practised by few writers ...
“ Chaucer is a perpetual fountain of good sense ; learned in all sciences ; and therefore speaks properly on all subjects : As he knew what to say , so he also knows where to leave off ; a continence , which is practised by few writers ...
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Hard by a sty , beneath a roof of thatch Dwelt OBLOQUY , who in her early days , Baskets of fish at Billinsgate did watch , Cod , whiting , oyster , mackarel , sprat or plaice : There learn'd she speech from tongues that never cease .
Hard by a sty , beneath a roof of thatch Dwelt OBLOQUY , who in her early days , Baskets of fish at Billinsgate did watch , Cod , whiting , oyster , mackarel , sprat or plaice : There learn'd she speech from tongues that never cease .
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The French , as may be imagined , complain that he is too learned for the ladies . The following twelve lines contain three allusions , delicate indeed , but some may deem them to be too far - fetched , too much crouded , and not ...
The French , as may be imagined , complain that he is too learned for the ladies . The following twelve lines contain three allusions , delicate indeed , but some may deem them to be too far - fetched , too much crouded , and not ...
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His fancy was brilliant , strong , and sprightly ; but his taste false and unclassical , even though he had much learning . In his latin compositions , his six books on plants , where the subject might have led him to a contrary ...
His fancy was brilliant , strong , and sprightly ; but his taste false and unclassical , even though he had much learning . In his latin compositions , his six books on plants , where the subject might have led him to a contrary ...
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| Title | An Essay on the Genius and Writings of Pope, Volume 2 An Essay on the Genius and Writings of Pope, Joseph Warton Volume 2 of An Essay on the Genius and Writings of Pope. In Two Volumes, Joseph Warton |
| Author | Joseph Warton |
| Edition | 4 |
| Publisher | J. Dodsley, 1782 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 4 Aug 2010 |
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